Jack Ginnivan’s “professionalism” has once again come under the spotlight after his trade to Hawthorn was made official.
Ginnivan, who played in Collingwood’s premiership side last month, was dealt to the Hawks along with pick 39, a future second round pick and a future fourth round pick, with the Magpies receiving pick 33 in this year’s draft along with a future second-rounder and a future third-rounder from Hawthorn.
Despite having a premiership medal around his neck at just 20 years of age, Ginnivan has attracted plenty of criticism through his young career, having already been involved in a number of controversies.
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One such controversy came on the eve of Collingwood’s victorious grand final, when he attended the Moonee Valley races the night before the clash against Brisbane.
Essendon champion Matthew Lloyd, said it was time for Ginnivan to get serious about his career.
“I think he’s had his problems. He’s got to work out how much he wants this career,” he told 3AW.
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“He’s won a premiership, but if Taylor Adams didn’t get injured and (Daniel) McStay didn’t get injured, I don’t think he plays in that premiership team.
“I think he worked a bit harder this year, but he’s had that many wake-up calls at Collingwood.
“It doesn’t matter what club he’s at, he’s not going to fully reach his potential unless he improves in so many areas of professionalism at the AFL level.”
Ginnivan enjoyed a tremendous 2022 season, kicking 40 goals in 23 appearances, but managed just 12 goals in 14 games this season.
He fell down Collingwood’s forward line pecking order with the arrival of eventual Norm Smith Medal winner Bobby Hill, who kicked 33 goals in his first season at the club, including a bag of four in the grand final.
Ginnivan’s move to Hawthorn follows the addition of former Fremantle forward Lachie Schultz to the club during the trade period.
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